41.   While the slick has already reached the shores of some islands, forecasters expect it to spread on the back of an expected swell.

42.   Police chief inspector Noel Rosales said police opened fire on the group after they reached shore Sunday night, killing one of the kidnappers.

43.   A number have drowned trying to reach the shore.

44.   A U.S.-Cuba agreement allows Cubans who reach shore to remain in the United States, while those caught at sea are returned to Cuba.

45.   An oil slick of unknown origin has reached the shores of southern Finland and threatens a natural conservation area in the region, authorities said Tuesday.

46.   Another eight would-be immigrants were detained by police on reaching shore.

47.   Anatolia quoted students as saying two other passengers who were not immediately accounted had reached shore.

48.   As a business concept it has significant potential in Malaysia, and more home-grown firms are developing their own franchises even as foreign franchises reach our shores.

49.   Banhegyi said only one person from the boat managed to reach the shore.

50.   Botin went on local radio to appeal to passengers who reached shore and then went home to report to authorities.